From Chattooga High School Athletic Department: It is time for CHS football season, and our 1st home football game is September 8th, beginning at 7:30 vs Cohulla Creek High School. Tickets are $8. Tickets may be purchased ahead of time on GoFan.com or can be purchased with cash at the front office of CHS. No money boxes will be available at the gates! Make your plans now to come cheer on your Chattooga Indians at all their home games. We hope to see you at the Little Big Horn soon
There’s Hope For The Hungry will be at South Summerville Baptist Church Wednesday August 16th from 10 AM until 1 PM. No ID is required and anyone in need of food is welcome.
The Chattooga High School Class of 1968 will hold their 55th Class Reunion on Saturday, September 23rd at the Chattooga County Ag Center on Middle School Drive in Summerville. All classmates are encouraged to attend, even if they left school before graduation. For additional information, contact Steve Ayers at 706-859-1312 or Yvonne Norton at 706-859-1016.
Chattooga High School will host a Title I meeting coming up on Wednesday, August 22, 2023. The purpose of this meeting is to provide our Parents, Learning Coaches, and stakeholders with information about our Title I Program and your right to be involved in your child’s education. Schools receive Title I funds based on poverty percentage and school population. These funds are utilized for the most academically at-risk students to support school efforts tied to challenging state academic standards to reinforce and enhance efforts to improve teaching and learning for students. The purpose of this title is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education, and to close educational achievement gaps. The Chattooga High School Title I meeting will get underway at 5:30 PM and refreshments will be served.
The 2023 Twisted Ankle Trail Races will take place at Sloppy Floyd State Park on September 9th. Several distance options include a 5K (3.1 miles), 10 mile, and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles). This is a great event for beginner runners all the way to the seasoned runner. Since the race began in 2005, 100% of the proceeds stay at Sloppy Floyd State Park. Participants are encouraged to sign up before August 31 to be guaranteed a shirt. You can sign up online at www.ultrasignup.com or by visiting the park with exact cash or check to fill out an entry waiver. The cost for the races are $25 for the 5k, $40 for the 10 Mile, and $50 for the Half Marathon. You can find more information at www.twistedanklerace.com
UGA Extension Walker County will host a summer forage pest update on August 16, 8:30 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. at the Walker County Ag. Center, 10052 Hwy. 27 N, Rock Spring, GA. One hour of private pesticide credit, commercial credit in category 21 and 22 will be offered. Recently isolated cases of armyworm activity have been reported through the state along with bermudagrass stem maggot. This will be a great opportunity for updates on management of these insects and pests. Please confirm your attendance by calling the Walker County Extension office by noon on August 15 at 706-638-2458.
Mohawk Industries will be holding a job fair coming up on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at the Trion Recreation Center. You can see a list of available positions at Mohawk in Summerville HERE